PKR Vice-President R Ramanan has strongly condemned attempts by “irresponsible people” to link him to businessman Victor Chin’s allegations concerning a “corporate mafia”. During a press conference in Sungai Buloh today, the Member of Parliament firmly denied any involvement in the reported scandal.
Ramanan stated that the claims, which implicate several individuals, are a deliberate attempt to damage the reputation of PKR, its representatives, and the current government. He clarified that he has never met, spoken to, or known the businessman in question, questioning how he could possibly have received RM9.5 million from a stranger.
The Sungai Buloh MP also challenged Chin to reveal the identity of “Mr R”, the alleged intermediary mentioned in the businessman’s claims. Ramanan noted that while only Chin can provide that answer, he is aware of efforts to associate his name with the character.
Rejection of share transfer allegations
Addressing rumours regarding his financial interests, Ramanan dismissed claims that millions of shares had been transferred to him. He emphasized that he holds zero public shares and has no connection to the corporate movements described by the businessman.
Yesterday, Chin produced a 40-page document alleging that an unnamed PKR MP requested RM10 million in cash to resolve legal issues. The businessman claimed to have transferred RM9.5 million to the lawmaker on October 18 last year. He also accused “Mr R” of working with a corporate syndicate to gain control of NexG Bhd through coercion.
Ramanan pointed out that the businessman’s narrative appears to shift frequently, involving the police, Bank Negara Malaysia, and now members of PKR. He has instructed his party division leaders in Sungai Buloh to lodge a formal police report to address these claims.
Internal party criticism
The Vice-President stated that his decision to speak out was necessary to prevent any attempts to tarnish or divide PKR. He expressed a duty to protect the party’s integrity from individuals seeking to create internal friction.
Ramanan also directed criticism toward former PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli for amplifying the businessman’s allegations. He questioned the motives behind highlighting the issue when no specific names had been provided by Chin, asking if there was an underlying agenda to split the party.
Challenging anyone with information to name him directly, Ramanan reiterated that he remains transparent about his position. He urged for an end to the unverified stories that have emerged daily since the scandal first broke.
